Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McDowell Mountain Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Fountain Hills, AZ, encompassing approximately 24.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
382 students attend Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School part of?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247).
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